Provo council adopts towing fee ordinance 4-3
October 26, 2021, 5:30 p.m. · 351 W Center Street, Provo; also streamed on YouTube (youtube.com/provocitycouncil)
The council approved a towing fee ordinance 4-3 and appointed individuals to boards and commissions 7-0. It also recognized an essay contest winner and the Parks and Recreation Gold Medal Award.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Ordinance on towing fees (4-3).
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council meeting was on October 12, 2021: Provo council sends ADU proposal to Planning Commission 5-2 and directs staff on towing fees 5-2
The next one was on October 26, 2021: Provo council creates ad hoc committee on a percent-for-arts policy
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Appointments to boards and commissions | Approved · 7-0 |
| Ordinance on towing fees | Approved · 4-3 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Recognition of Brooklyn Martinsen, ULCT essay contest
Discussed
Recognition for her award-winning essay in the Utah League of Cities and Towns "Why I Like My Community" contest.
Item 2 · Presentation
Provo Parks and Recreation Gold Medal Award
Discussed
Provo Parks and Recreation received the Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration.
Item 3 · Appointment
Appointments to boards and commissions
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a resolution appointing individuals to various boards and commissions.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Ordinance on towing fees
Approved · 4-3
The council approved the towing fees ordinance. Council Members Shannon Ellsworth, George Handley and David Harding voted no.